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sometime in the future. I have not fully decided on plans so far in the future as vacation, but I hardly think it possible that I can visit you at that time although it would give me exceeding pleasure to do so - How anxious I am that Abby shall be better - I'm afraid she don't take proper care of herself - The Homeopath Physician here prepared something for your sister Lydia when her lungs were sore which relieved her - I'm afraid Abby gets sort of discouraged about trying to do for herself - I hope you will see that she does take proper care of herself and not get discouraged - I believe there is some truth in Dr. Deo Lewis remark that "If a person thinks he is going to die he'll die. And if he is determined to live he will live and resist disease". You comprehend the idea, that a person must not give way to imaginary fears - Or rather that force of will often arrest disease - I'm pained to think of the continued hardships of poor brother Charlie is called upon to endure. Did he mention having recieved a letter from me? Chandler will go west soon and I hope it will be a means of aiding him in some way. Now hoping this may find you, and your loved family well (comparatively) and happy - with much love for you all I must bid you all a kind good-night - your affectionate Sister Mary. written down left and top of page I have been presented with a beautiful page torn napkin ring with my name upon it - by the young ladies at my table - I found page torn night for tea upon my plate with slip of paper containing the names of young ladies, asking me to "accept it as a slight token of their regard", I was taken by surprise. Friday all the teachers and scholars were Photographed in a group upon the Plazza Good-Bye